26984 words

waiver

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
an agreement that you do not have to pay or obey something:

Examples:

We had to sign a waiver, giving up any rights to the land in the future.
2
the act of a sports team removing a player from its roster (= list of players) and making that player available to other teams:

Examples:

on waivers The shortstop was placed on waivers and claimed by the Cardinals.
The pitcher was claimed off waivers by the Phillies.
3
a document that prevents or allows an action that is different from the usual thing:

Examples:

Applicants pay a $30 to $40 entry fee; fee waivers are available.
4
If a sports player is on waivers he is leaving one team and joining another:

Examples:

The Coyotes have claimed center Joel Perrault on waivers from the St. Louis Blues.
5
an official decision that a rule, or agreement does not have to be obeyed, or that you will not ask for something that you have a right to:

Examples:

grant/obtain/sign a waiver Contributors signed a waiver giving up any rights to future profits.
The company recovered $12 million of its start-up costs from a waiver of state income taxes.

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